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*New Zealand Geographical Society Conference (2010) with the Institute of Australian Geographers (IAG), Christchurch, New Zealand, 5-8th July 2010.* *Geographies of Tourism and Development* Marcela Palomino (University of Canterbury) and Kirsty Huxford (University of Canterbury) Tourism remains one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and has strong links to development. This panel aims to explore issues surrounding tourism and development, from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. Of particular interest are papers addressing experiences of, and responses to the challenges, changes and opportunities presented by tourism in the context of development. Papers on methodological issues associated with tourism and development research are also welcomed. Themes of interest include, but are not restricted to: · How discourses of development and underdevelopment are articulated through tourism. · Intentional and unintentional, positive and negative impacts for development as a result of tourism. · How discourses of development may be used to legitimise tourism. · Tourism as a space of encounter where notions of Self and Other may be contested, rearticulated or reinforced. · How tourist identities change over time, creating new challenges, changes and opportunities for how tourism is experienced and framed. · Links between tourism, development and globalisation. · Relationships between tourism, development and power, including: o How tourism reflects and is influenced by global and local forces, such as political economy, politics, and environmental and cultural preservation. o Influence of global actors such as the World Bank, IMF, development agencies, NGOs and states. Please submit a title, 250 word abstract, a list of presenting and contributing authors and their institutions, audiovisual and equipment requirements, and six keywords to Marcela Palomino ([log in to unmask]) or Kirsty Huxford ([log in to unmask]) by 24 March 2010.